Category: Opinion

 The likelihood of an African American being granted the chance to exhibit their maximum potential on a job that he or she is not only passionate about, but provides them with food, clothing, shelter, or the other quintessential things needed for survival are highly unlikely or slim to none. Es­pecially if they dare make any […]

In today’s age of tech­nology and social media like Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat, one might ask, “Is it possible to be chiv­alrous?” Better yet, some might even ask, “What is chivalry?” You don’t have to always meet in person to hookup, because of the ablity to ‘direct message’. Although times have changed, chivalry does still […]

Technology has made amazing contributions to the world we live in. Technologi­cal advancements have saved lives, brought families closer together through inventions like Skype and FaceTime, and increased our access to information probably a mil­lion times over. But what has it done to our ability to physically interact with people outside of social media? Has […]

Resolutions and goals are pretty much the same thing. I would much rather say goals because when I set a new resolution I never own up to it. People usually set New Year’s resolutions, and within a two-month period their commitment to the resolution stops. Whether you set goals or make resolutions, there is a […]

How hard is it to set a goal? Would you say it is harder to set the goal or harder to achieve it? I would say setting the goal is harder than achieving it. The goal has to fit you, and once you find a goal that corresponds with your life, you shouldn’t have any […]

Well here we are in a brand new year, 2015! We made it through the ups and downs that 2014 threw at us and here we stand in a new year with new opportunities, and everyone’s favorite tradition, New Year’s resolutions. No doubt you’ve already been asked that famous question: “What’s your New Year’s resolution?”  […]

Members of the dance group Rude Awakening held an event titled “I’m So Rude” Sunday in the Tiger Express where students received the chance to showcase their numerous dance and vocal skills, rapping abilities as well as mingle on Sunday, Nov. 16. The purpose of the event was to showcase the talents of Rude Awakening, […]

From the attic to the “Hall of Fame,” to a reunion nearly 45 years in the making. It all became a reality last Friday and Saturday as more than 50 alumni and friends of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 311 converged on Grambling State University for an inaugural reunion and dedicatory ceremony. […]

When you think of a sorority what is the first thing to come to mind? Parties? Pillow fights? The movie Legally Blonde? People rarely think of the benefits that come with being a member of a sorority but usually rely on what they have seen on television or in movies. I have been a member […]

There’s nothing wrong with pledging in my eyes. I just think there is something wrong with the reason people pledge.  Be aware that you are committing yourself to a life-long organization. Whether you join a Greek, non-Greek, or even a club, know why you are doing so. Because the reason you agree to something like […]